Operating SystemsMicrosoft Windows/Linux/MacOS, including drivers.Mon, 21 Jan 2019 21:40:17 +0000Mon, 21 Jan 2019 21:40:17 +0000Computer Forumhttps://www.computerforum.com/forums/operating-systems.33/
Worth it to run Win7 and Win10?Fri, 18 Jan 2019 00:41:12 +0000https://www.computerforum.com/threads/worth-it-to-run-win7-and-win10.245138/
https://www.computerforum.com/threads/worth-it-to-run-win7-and-win10.245138/invalid@example.com (gillmanjr)gillmanjr
I own a copy of Win 7 64 bit on disk that I've had for years. In your opinion is it worth it or is there any real reason for me to have both Win 10 and 7 installed at the same time?...

Worth it to run Win7 and Win10?]]>7Trouble booting a Windows systemMon, 14 Jan 2019 19:13:20 +0000https://www.computerforum.com/threads/trouble-booting-a-windows-system.245102/
https://www.computerforum.com/threads/trouble-booting-a-windows-system.245102/invalid@example.com (Okaghana)Okaghana
First I tried to repair it with the help of an Windows 8 installation disk. I ran the bootrec commands in the console and also tried the standard startup-repair, but nothing could fix it. I then discovered...

While I am doing this, I am reinstalling Windows to my SSD instead of the main 1TB drive like I have it now. When I do this, will all my libraries and stuff on the 1TB drive still be moved to a...

Will I still get a "windows.old" folder?]]>9Can I take a "lazy route" for this?Thu, 27 Dec 2018 13:36:36 +0000https://www.computerforum.com/threads/can-i-take-a-lazy-route-for-this.245048/
https://www.computerforum.com/threads/can-i-take-a-lazy-route-for-this.245048/invalid@example.com (The VCR King)The VCR King
I mentioned this awhile ago and was told to just reinstall windows, but between...

It's my first thread, so if I do something incorrectly- just correct me.
So, the thing is- When I turn on my PC and want to log into my account, (I don't have any other accounts on PC) I can't directly login to this account, there's kinda "choice" to what account I want to login (but there aren't any others). So I'd like to just directly login to my account only by typing the password each time and don't have to click my avatar each time. On the bottom I'm attaching some...

thanks]]>2Corrupted C:\Fri, 02 Nov 2018 23:53:56 +0000https://www.computerforum.com/threads/corrupted-c.244855/
https://www.computerforum.com/threads/corrupted-c.244855/invalid@example.com (C4C)C4C
Been a while since I've been on here but I need some help.

The most recent Windows 10 update seems to have corrupted my SSD. The HDD is fine, as I plugged it into my backup and was able to access all files.

The error is a long one, SrtTrail.txt.

The chkdsk command says ETA is 91+ HOURS.

Is this SSD still okay to use by completely wiping Windows and reinstalling? Or should I throw the towel in and get a new one?

Edit: 241 hours, not keeping this PC on for 10 days. I'll...

Corrupted C:\]]>1Cleaning up windows 7 files/folders before selling my laptopMon, 29 Oct 2018 18:35:52 +0000https://www.computerforum.com/threads/cleaning-up-windows-7-files-folders-before-selling-my-laptop.244833/
https://www.computerforum.com/threads/cleaning-up-windows-7-files-folders-before-selling-my-laptop.244833/invalid@example.com (Ankur)Ankur
Its a Dell XPS 15, so the question I have is, is there any software or an approach which can get my C drive cleaned up without wiping out the OS from the system?

Of course I will take backup of my important files, but I don't want to format the drive, but keep the OS and remove my personal data.

If I plug an external hard drive into a USB port on any computer I've ever worked with, the drive simply becomes accessible, which is great.

The thing is that I have a laptop provided by my school that seems to need to mount drives which is a nuisance because I have to unmount it when swapping to another computer and it often doesn't update when I re attach it, meaning it doesn't show the latest contents of the drive.

When I plug it in, it to...

Why does my laptop mount external drives?]]>2New HDWed, 17 Oct 2018 01:11:40 +0000https://www.computerforum.com/threads/new-hd.244770/
https://www.computerforum.com/threads/new-hd.244770/invalid@example.com (Bramp)Bramp
I have windows 10 which was freely upgraded years ago from windows 8 or 8,1 cant remember.
Anyways, I need a guide on how to do a fresh install windows 10 home on the new drive.
I did the search that shows I have windows 10 digital license linked to my Microsoft account.